On his new album, Make Daylight, Martin uses found sounds, vinyl crackle, homemade microbeats and his acoustic guitar. He writes love songs about losing track of time, driving and people who look great together but belong apart. There is strictness and tension in the accidental loneliness of these bright, hopeful songs.
Captain
Martin Finke Lyrics
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I was drinking Guinness on my own
Fastest pint I ever drank
I swung onto the street believing
My news would go to print by morning
I sang a song to Mark
It was an acorn of a song
A paper song that stood up in the lamplight
Both of us sang harmonies we didn't understand
You are my captain
And I am open
To every course that we might sail
Because I need you
I need the daylight
The day within you
The morning's quiet passed before the morning sun
When your love caught hold of me
I dropped what I was holding
Or fell off my chair, one or the other
I think we stand to gain by being lovers
Or others stand to gain from it
One or the other, maybe both
You are my captain
And I am open
To every course that we might sail
Because I need you
I need the daylight
The day within you
The morning's quiet passed before the morning sun
Passed along the morning shore
The lyrics to Martin Finke's song "Captain" are clearly about falling in love and being willing to take any course with that person. The song begins with the news that the singer has fallen in love and how he disappeared into the world believing that this news would be published. He then shares about an acorn of a song he sang to Mark, that seemed to work magically together though they didn't understand the harmonies.
The next part of the song is about how he dropped everything when his love caught hold of him. He either dropped what he was holding or fell off his chair - this is a perfect metaphor for how love can be so overwhelming and can upend everything in our lives. The last part of the song circles back to the beginning with the idea that the singer's lover is his Captain, and he is open to every course that they might sail. The song ends with the idea of morning's quiet having passed before the morning sun - this could be a reference to how a peaceful, quiet relationship can bring so much joy and happiness.
Overall, the lyrics of "Captain" portray a sense of deep love and devotion to another person. It is about being willing to let go of everything and take any journey with that person. The acorn of a song seems to symbolize how something small and insignificant can turn out to be something great and powerful, just like love.
Line by Line Meaning
When your love caught hold of me
I fell in love with you, and it completely took over my thoughts and actions.
I was drinking Guinness on my own
Before I met you, I was alone and passing time by myself, probably out of habit.
Fastest pint I ever drank
When I met you, I was so enamored and excited that I finished my drink quickly.
I swung onto the street believing
I left the bar feeling like anything was possible because of how happy you were making me feel.
My news would go to print by morning
I was so excited and optimistic about the possibility of being with you that I felt like it would make the front page news the next day.
I sang a song to Mark
I shared my feelings with my friend Mark through a song I wrote.
It was an acorn of a song
The song was small and simple, but represented the start of something bigger and meaningful.
It was a toy song for grown-ups
The song was playful and joyful, but with added complexity to reflect the deep emotions I was feeling.
A paper song that stood up in the lamplight
The song was fragile and simple, but shone bright and true when it was shared with others.
Both of us sang harmonies we didn't understand
Mark joined in with me on the song, despite not fully understanding the emotions and feelings behind it.
You are my captain
You are the person in charge of navigating our relationship and our journey together.
And I am open
I'm ready to listen and follow your lead in our relationship.
To every course that we might sail
I'm willing to take on whatever challenges or adventures might come our way as a couple.
Because I need you
I feel like you complete me and make me a better person.
I need the daylight
Your presence in my life brings brightness and clarity to my world.
The day within you
I feel like being with you brings me closer to my ideal version of a perfect day.
The morning's quiet passed before the morning sun
The peacefulness and serenity of the early morning is something we share and appreciate together.
When your love caught hold of me
Again, I'm reflecting on how much my life changed when I fell in love with you.
I dropped what I was holding
When I met you, everything else in my life became less important and I shifted my focus to our relationship.
Or fell off my chair, one or the other
I was so overwhelmed with emotions that it's hard to remember exactly how I reacted to meeting you.
I think we stand to gain by being lovers
I believe we will both become better people and have a more fulfilling life by being in a relationship together.
Or others stand to gain from it
I also recognize that our love might have an impact on other people's lives in a positive way as well.
One or the other, maybe both
Either way, I know that our love has the potential to be a powerful and meaningful force in the world.
Passed along the morning shore
This line serves as a poetic and meaningful conclusion to the song, reflecting on the happiness and contentment that comes with being in a loving relationship.
Contributed by Noah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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